Do you guys mind another one of these "help" threads?

historicus · 05-28-2010, 08:27 PM

My grandfather must have brought this home from WW2.

It's been in a cedar chest for decades. Probably not been shot since the war, but it appears to be in working condition.

I am guessing the 1939 looking at the top of the gun near the middle (by the firing mechanism just before the start of the barrel??) is the year made ??

On the left side in the same spot is 8869. And 69's are then all over the gun except for the clip which has 7378.

I've not seen a clear grip like this anywear and it is slightly cracked so I dont want to mess with it. He put pictures there himself because they are of him and his mother. If I remove the clip I can see the pictures from within so it must be just a clear piece of plastic.

I do not plan on selling. It will remain in the family for as long as I can help it.

Does the grip devalue the weapon?

Should I attempt to fire it? I have plenty of other modern firearms - although no Rugers.

Pictures are coming.

Thanks for any help.

05-28-2010, 08:27 PM	#1
historicus User Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 13 Thanks: 12 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Do you guys mind another one of these "help" threads? My grandfather must have brought this home from WW2. It's been in a cedar chest for decades. Probably not been shot since the war, but it appears to be in working condition. I am guessing the 1939 looking at the top of the gun near the middle (by the firing mechanism just before the start of the barrel??) is the year made ?? On the left side in the same spot is 8869. And 69's are then all over the gun except for the clip which has 7378. I've not seen a clear grip like this anywear and it is slightly cracked so I dont want to mess with it. He put pictures there himself because they are of him and his mother. If I remove the clip I can see the pictures from within so it must be just a clear piece of plastic. I do not plan on selling. It will remain in the family for as long as I can help it. Does the grip devalue the weapon? Should I attempt to fire it? I have plenty of other modern firearms - although no Rugers. Pictures are coming. Thanks for any help.